Linlithgow

[lin-lith-goh]

noun

former name of West Lothian.

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The meeting was held, but adjourned, after resolving that it should be resumed at Linlithgow.
Andrew Melville
William Morison
So in the beginning of December 1606, the Assembly was summoned to meet in Linlithgow.
Andrew Melville
William Morison
Mary was born on December 7, 1542, in the palace of Linlithgow.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8
Various
Linlithgow and Stirling are in the open and cultivated part of Scotland.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
He had begun to build and repair and decorate at Holyrood and Linlithgow.
Royal Edinburgh
Margaret Oliphant

British Dictionary definitions for linlithgow

Linlithgow

noun

a town in SE Scotland, in West Lothian: ruined palace, residence of Scottish kings and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Pop: 13 370 (2001)

the former name of West Lothian

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